Engineering TV : Consumer

The Batteryless Remote Control

Terry Knight — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:11:00 GMT

Arveni is a European company that has developed a system remote that is powered by the ambient energy the user applies to the buttons on the remote control. While the technology is still being proto-typed, we got an exclusive look at the world's only batteryless remote control.

Have a story suggestion? Want to be featured on Engineering TV?
Send us a tip at: EngineeringTV@Penton.com!

(463 Views, 0 Comments)

LeXsolar Solar Energy Experiment Kit

CurtisEllzey — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:27:00 GMT
Numerous experiments dealing with solar electric systems and optics make the LeXsolar solar energy experiment kit a unique tool for students to learn about photovoltaic technology. The kit consists of a main board and a variety of modules. These modules can be plugged on the main board to make electrical circuits and measurements. The innovative structure of the main board, the modules and explanation book and CD make the system very versatile and extendable. For more information, visit SOLARC.

Have a story suggestion? Want to be featured on Engineering TV?
Send us a tip at: EngineeringTV@Penton.com!

(780 Views, 2 Comments)

ARTBAG Solar Bags

CurtisEllzey — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:58:00 GMT
In cooperation with Artbag24, SOLARC has developed a series of shoulder bags and backpacks with built in solar modules. The integrated solar module makes it possible to recharge batteries or small electronic devices, such as PDAs, GPS, cell phones, MP3-players and more. Artbag24 bags are available with interchangeable covers, allowing you to switch between a variety of designs. For more information, visit Solar to Go.

Have a story suggestion? Want to be featured on Engineering TV?
Send us a tip at: EngineeringTV@Penton.com!

(283 Views, 0 Comments)

Solar To Go Portable Solar Devices

CurtisEllzey — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:09:00 GMT
Solar to Go was founded with the focus to market high quality, ecologically friendly portable products with state-of-the-art electronics, solar technology and design. Their products are being developed in the United States, Germany and Switzerland and include the SoLait solar powered mixer, a solar LED lamp for camping, and e.GO!, a microprocessor-controlled universal battery charger from SOLARC. For more information, visit Solar to Go.

Have a story suggestion? Want to be featured on Engineering TV?
Send us a tip at: EngineeringTV@Penton.com!

(356 Views, 0 Comments)

SOLARC Low Power Solar Modules

CurtisEllzey — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:22:00 GMT
SOLARC develops innovative and high quality small devices powered by solar photovoltaic energy and specializes in highly efficient solar off-grid electricity supplies. In addition to consumer products like solar mixers and chargers, they also supply a variety of high efficiency DC/DC Converters, Solar Charge Regulators and Solar Measuring Devices. For more information, visit SOLARC.

Have a story suggestion? Want to be featured on Engineering TV?
Send us a tip at: EngineeringTV@Penton.com!

(392 Views, 0 Comments)

Westech Solar Integrative Controller

CurtisEllzey — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:50:00 GMT
The operation of a Westech solar collector is as follows: Solar radiation is absorbed by the evacuated tubes and converted into heat. Heat pipes conduct the heat from within the solar tube up to the header. Water is circulated through the header via intermittent pump cycling. Each time it circulates the temperature is raised by 9-18° F and throughout the day the water in the storage tank is gradually heated. The system operates automatically by using Westech's intelligent controller, detailed here. For more information, visit WesTech Solar.

Have a story suggestion? Want to be featured on Engineering TV?
Send us a tip at: EngineeringTV@Penton.com!

(430 Views, 0 Comments)

Westech Solar Collector Systems

CurtisEllzey — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:20:00 GMT
The Westech Evacuated Tube Solar Collector is a device that absorbs thermal energy from the sun and converts it into usable heat. The heat is normally absorbed by water, or a freeze resistant water mix, which can then be used to supplement hot water heating, space heating and even space cooling via use of an absorption chiller or desiccant cooler technology. For more information, visit WesTech Solar.

Have a story suggestion? Want to be featured on Engineering TV?
Send us a tip at: EngineeringTV@Penton.com!

(729 Views, 0 Comments)

Westech Evacuated Tube Solar Collector

CurtisEllzey — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:02:00 GMT
If you’ve ever used a glass lined thermos, you know that a vacuum is an excellent insulator. Evacuated tubes absorb solar energy and convert it into heat for use in water heating. The insulation properties are such that while the inside of the tube may be up to 300° F, the outer surface is cold to the touch. This means that evacuated tube water heaters can perform well even in cold weather when flat panel collectors suffer from heat loss. For more information, visit WesTech Solar.

Have a story suggestion? Want to be featured on Engineering TV?
Send us a tip at: EngineeringTV@Penton.com!

(900 Views, 0 Comments)

Yamaha AvantGrand Piano - Part 2

Terry Knight — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:33:00 GMT
Amongst the AvantGrand's many innovations, the placement of the four-channel, three-way Spatial Acoustic Speaker System mimics the points where original grand piano samples were taken, while a Soundboard Resonator creates a non-directional sound dispersion directly in front of the player, duplicating the subtle reproduction of the buildup of sound felt by concert pianists. These technologies combine to authentically re-create the depth of tone of the Yamaha nine-foot CFIIIS grand piano, the choice instrument of many of the world's top musicians and performance venues. Also watch this episode: Yamaha AvantGrand Piano - Part 1. For more information, visit Yamaha AvantGrand.

Have a story suggestion? Want to be featured on Engineering TV?
Send us a tip at: EngineeringTV@Penton.com!

(1045 Views, 0 Comments)

Yamaha AvantGrand Piano - Part 1

CurtisEllzey — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:58:00 GMT
Electronic Design's Joe Desposito visited Yamaha's Piano Salon in Manhattan to take closer look at The Yamaha AvantGrand Hybrid Piano. With its highly advanced sound reproduction and sampling technology, the AvantGrand is the first piano ever crafted to truly capture the sound, touch, action and physical resonance of a concert-quality grand piano without the tuning, cost or footprint of a comparable stringed instrument. Also watch this episode: Yamaha AvantGrand Piano - Part 2. For more information, visit Yamaha AvantGrand.

Have a story suggestion? Want to be featured on Engineering TV?
Send us a tip at: EngineeringTV@Penton.com!

(1273 Views, 0 Comments)

Making Assault Weapons

Terry Knight — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:00:00 GMT
Sabre Defence weapons are heavily deployed around the globe. Their weapons last longer, wear better and remain accurate because of the clear focus on detail, engineering and precision in the manufacturing process. Marc Lowe, VP of Manufacturing for Sabre Defence gives us access to their production floor and a tour of the production process of assault weaponry. Also watch this episode: Sabre Defence Industries. For more information, visit Sabre Defence.

Have a story suggestion? Want to be featured on Engineering TV?
Send us a tip at: EngineeringTV@Penton.com!

(3439 Views, 1 Comments)

Sabre Defence Industries

Terry Knight — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 09:00:00 GMT
Sabre Defence is a fairly young company in the arms manufacturing business that has really taken the market by force. When you manufacture assault weapons, “by force” is no laughing matter. Since it’s founding in 2002 by Guy Savage in Nashville, Tennessee, Sabre has made a name for itself in the weapons and weapon systems market, including some of the best .50-caliber machine gun barrels in the world. VP of Manufacturing Marc Lowe gives us a brief history of Sabre and it’s philosophy. Also watch this episode: Making Assault Weapons. For more information, visit Sabre Defence.

Have a story suggestion? Want to be featured on Engineering TV?
Send us a tip at: EngineeringTV@Penton.com!

(2447 Views, 0 Comments)

Drake Landing Solar Community

Terry Knight — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:00:00 GMT
The Drake Landing Solar Community is a 52-home subdivision that uses the sun's energy to supply 90% of space heating and up to 70% of domestic hot water needs. The system uses 800 commercial solar collectors in conjunction with seasonal storage to store the sun's energy during the summer, and distribute heat to the homes in winter as needed. A two-collector residential solar water-heating appliance from EnerWorks is installed on each home to provide solar hot water year-round. Also watch this episode: EnerWorks Solar Water Heating. For more information, go to: EnerWorks.

Have a story suggestion? Want to be featured on Engineering TV?
Send us a tip at: EngineeringTV@Penton.com!

(1680 Views, 0 Comments)

Commercial Solar Water Heating Systems

CurtisEllzey — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:09:00 GMT
EnerWorks Rob Singlehurst describes their commercial Solar Water Heating systems and some recent case studies where these systems have been implemented. EnerWorks designs and manufactures solar heating equipment and solar collectors for commercial, industrial and residential use and provides solar water heating solutions in applications such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, hotels, multi-family and institutional accommodations, community centers, boiler make-up water, industrial processes and commercial operations. For seasonal, off-grid installations, savings of up to 100% can be realized. Also watch this episode: Drake Landing Solar Community. For more information, go to: EnerWorks.

Have a story suggestion? Want to be featured on Engineering TV?
Send us a tip at: EngineeringTV@Penton.com!

(1605 Views, 3 Comments)

Solar Water Heating Efficiency

CurtisEllzey — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 09:04:00 GMT
EnerWorks Thermal Solar Water Heating systems offer significant energy savings. For Southern Ontario and Northern USA, for example, this savings averages at 50% per year for full-year operation. In more Southern climates such as southern USA, the appliance can provide over 80% of the annual residential water heating energy requirements. Also watch this episode: Commercial Solar Water Heating Systems. For seasonal, off-grid installations, savings of up to 100% can be realized. For more information, go to: EnerWorks.

Have a story suggestion? Want to be featured on Engineering TV?
Send us a tip at: EngineeringTV@Penton.com!

(1894 Views, 1 Comments)